It is wise to incorporate minimalism in ones cooking, for
no one likes the feeling of fullness. Less common themes are spice
and relief, in which one serves food that is incredibly spicy,so spicy that tears begin to form - then a light dessert of chocolate is served.

If that strikes as masochistic, one should consider the
playful meal. A light soup is followed by some airy courses
(sprouts in sauce, etc.) and finished by an airy creme.

The most neglected part of all in the west is presentation. Food can
only taste as good as it looks, when arranging, achieveharmony on the table, don't crowd the area around the
eater. Make your food look most appealing, if you have a soup, make something float on the top. It is often to the cook's advantage to serve many smaller meals, as no emphasis is put on one thing.